The Sterling West

The Sterling is a multi-building complex in Business Bay, Dubai.The development comprises two individual buildings: The Sterling East and The Sterling West. A 25-storey twin tower residential building. stop The Sterling consists of two striking apartment towers ‘that feature intelligent architecture and crafted interiors that have an identity of their own’. stop Steve Leung, the internationally acclaimed interior designer, is the mastermind behind The Sterling’s interiors, from the grand entrances to corridors and apartments. stop The East House of The Sterling by Omniyat consists of 157 units, including 26 studios, 70 one-bedroom, 42 two-bedroom, 10 three-bedroom, two penthouses and seven townhouses. stop The West House consists of 155 units that include 26 studios, 72 one-bedroom, 38 two-bedroom, 10 three-bedroom, two penthouses and seven townhouses. stop The project also contains two separate retail areas spread over 10,147 sq ft. stop Pre-construction work started in 2014 but apart from clearing the site nothing else happened. stop In January 2017 Omniyat relaunched the development, saying that The Sterling building ‘will contain one-bedroom homes starting at 1,000 sq ft, with two-bedrooms at 1,700 sq ft, and three-bedrooms at 2,600 sq ft.’

Type

Tower

Area

Business Bay

Community

Business Bay

Typical rent

AED 55k–160k/yr

Listed amenities

9

Photos

5

Coordinates

Mapped

On Lived since

Aug 2025

Is The Sterling West a good place to rent in Business Bay?

1-bedrooms in Business Bay run AED 75,000–140,000/year in 2026. Studios from AED 55,000. District cooling is standard — add AED 5,000–12,000/year. Maintenance response times are a common complaint in reviews. For unit-by-unit experience at The Sterling West specifically, read verified tenant reviews on Lived once tenants start sharing reports.

How much does it cost to rent at The Sterling West in Business Bay?

Studios start around AED 55,000/year, 1-bedrooms range from AED 75,000–140,000, and 2-bedrooms from AED 110,000–200,000 in 2026. District cooling typically adds AED 5,000–12,000/year on top of rent.

Is Business Bay a good place to live?

For professionals working in central Dubai, yes — the RTA Metro extension improved connectivity significantly. The area is still maturing: new cafes and restaurants open regularly, but some blocks lack walkable amenities. Check the specific tower's Lived reviews.

The Sterling West: How is parking in Business Bay?

Most towers include one allocated parking space. Visitor parking is limited and paid. If you have two cars, confirm the second parking situation before signing — some buildings charge AED 300–500/month for additional spaces.